Location
Berlin, CT | United States
Job description
Overview:
The ideal candidate for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) role is a dynamic and hands-on leader, capable of navigating the complexities of a rapidly growing small business in the medical device manufacturing sector. This individual thrives in environments that require a balance between strategic oversight and direct involvement in operational activities. The candidate must possess a robust blend of technical expertise, leadership qualities, strategic thinking, and operational efficiency, w ith a personality that is adaptable, fast-paced and energetic to drive execution. This COO will not just be a suit-and-tie executive but will be deeply involved in the day-to-day operations for 3 sites and 200+ team members, bringing a mix of assertiveness and approachability to the role.
Key Attributes:
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to lead and coordinate across diverse functional areas (Engineering, Business Development, Quality, Finance, and Operations) implies strong leadership and communication skills. The candidate should have a proven track record of fostering collaboration among different departments to achieve common goals.
- Strategic Vision with Operational Execution: The candidate must demonstrate the ability to not only participate in strategic planning but also to translate these plans into actionable, operational steps that drive business growth and efficiency.
- Change Management: As the role involves driving operational changes, including the transition to 24/7 operations and integrating new technologies, the ideal candidate should have strong change management skills. This includes experience in managing resistance, communicating change effectively, and ensuring smooth implementation of new processes.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: A history of seeking out and analyzing new business opportunities, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement, suggests the candidate should be innovative and proactive. Experience in identifying and implementing efficiency gains, operational improvements, and cost-saving measures is essential.
- Supplier and Partner Management: The ability to work with external partners to integrate new equipment and technologies requires strong negotiation, relationship-building, and project management skills. Candidates should have a successful history of managing supplier and partner relationships to ensure timely and quality outcomes.
- People Development: Given the emphasis on coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback, the ideal COO will excel in talent development. This includes not only identifying and hiring key personnel but also nurturing a culture of high performance, dedication, and retention among the team.
- Alignment with Core Values: The candidate should show a deep commitment to the companys core values and have experience promoting these values within an organization to cultivate a unified and motivated workforce.
- Analytical and Decision-Making Skills: Strong analytical abilities to explore and assess new business opportunities, along with decisive and effective decision-making capabilities, are crucial. The candidate should be comfortable making informed decisions that impact the companys direction and operations
- Personality: Fast-paced and energetic when driving projects forward and Assertive in pursuing company goals
- Management Style: Hands-on with a multi-project orientation, capable of spearheading initiatives to grow the business, implementing best practices, and enhancing the supply chain and operations.
- Cultural Fit: Aligns with the informal and dynamic culture of the client, capable of making real-time decisions and adapting as the company evolves. Comfortable with the informal decision-making process and able to relate to the team at all levels.
Requirements
Core Competencies and Qualifications:
Education: B.S. degree and/or MBA, preferably in Engineering.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in an ISO13485 or higher environment
- A successful track over the last 10 years record in senior operations management within a large, multi-site medical device manufacturing setting.
- At least 5 years of engineering experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficient in Factory 4.0 and Lean manufacturing initiatives
- Demonstrated Experience in Supply Chain and Materials Management
- Deployment of automated production cells
- Demonstrates a strong ability to develop people and teams
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency in project delivery
- Demonstrates the capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Travel Required
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Salary
$200k - $250k
